Archives on Show: Schools

Archives on Show: Schools

Our Archives on Show events are a chance for you to explore a wide range of materials from our collections with a different theme each month

By The London Archives

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Location

The London Archives

40 Northampton Road London EC1R 0HB United Kingdom

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About this event

Our Archives on Show events are a chance for us to show you the wide range of material we hold at The London Archives.

Whether you are new to archives and curious to see what we hold, or you are an experienced researcher that wants to learn more, these relaxed events offer a chance for you to see a selection of original materials on a changing monthly theme.

What to expect:

  • Curated display of archival material from our collections - available for you to handle and explore at your own pace.
  • Informal atmosphere with staff on hand to answer queries about items on display.
  • This is a drop-in session - while it doesn't include a formal talk, members of our team will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss the selection of items.
  • Each month we focus on a specific topic, type of record, or theme.


This month's theme: "Schools"

This session explores our rich collection of school records from the oldest schools in our collection such as Christ’s Hospital, to parish schools and schools managed by the London County Council. Trace the development of education in the capital, looking at the different types of records that are available, including architectural plans, log books and school registers, photographs, teaching materials and more.


Booking: You can book for a one hour drop-in session at 1pm or 2pm.

Frequently asked questions

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The event is held on the first floor and is accessible by stairs and a lift. An accessible toilet is on the same floor. Further details on www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/accessibility and please contact us at TLADigital@cityoflondon.gov.uk if you have any specific accessibility requirements.

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The London Archives

The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station.

It's free to visit and use the archives and many of our exhibitions and events are free to attend. The London Archives is funded and managed by the City of London Corporation. We opened as The London Archives in August 2024 and were previously known as London Metropolitan Archives.

Find us in leafy Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon and Angel tubes, where we look after a vast and unique collection of manuscripts, maps, photos, books and films that tell the story of London, right back to 1067. If you haven't visited an archive before, we're a bit like a library or museum, but with millions of unique historical documents waiting to be explored; you choose what we want to see and we put the history of London in your hands. Not everyone has time to research though, so our exhibitions and events program delves into the archives and presents the fascinating history of the capital for you to enjoy. We're open to everyone, whether you’re visiting an exhibition, joining a history talk or tracing your family history. Browse our program and start discovering London's history today.

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